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Yawan Airstrip

ICAO AYYWLocal YWN🇵🇬 Yawan
Coordinates
6.1339°S, 146.8438°E
Elevation
4,870 ft (1,484 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
18:06
Civil dusk
18:27

About 12h 14m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Yawan Airstrip

Yawan Airstrip is a small airport in Yawan, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYYW). It sits at an elevation of 4,870 ft (1,484 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,188 ft / 362 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Sapmanga Airport (SMH), about 4 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYYW

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 331,188 ft / 362 m——UnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT MORESBYSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Yawan Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Yawan Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Yawan Airstrip is AYYW.

Where is Yawan Airstrip located?

Yawan Airstrip is small airport located in Yawan, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,870 ft (1,484 m).

How many runways does Yawan Airstrip have?

Yawan Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,188 ft / 362 m.

What time zone is Yawan Airstrip in?

Yawan Airstrip is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Yawan Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Yawan Airstrip is approximately 5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Yawan Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Yawan Airstrip is Sapmanga Airport (SMH), about 4 nm to the nnw, followed by Dinangat Airport and Yalumet Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Yawan Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.